Godey's Lady's Book And Magazine Vol. C. From January To June, 1880. (Volume 100) 495 pages. By J. Hannum Jones, A. E. Brown. Mrs. S. A. Sheilds, Managing Editor. Philadelphia, Pa. Published By Godey's Lady's Book Publishing Company (Limited). 1006 Chestnut Street.
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I actually enjoy reading the fiction on my Kindle, and deciding which of the projects or recipes I might do at home. This is sick because most Victorian
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mainstream novel give me narcolepsy, if not heartburn. The editors of Godey's had an audience in mind that wanted things rather lighter and faster paced. In one of their advices to those submitting fiction they suggest skipping detailed descriptions of the beauty of the lead characters "because no one reads them," and I can't thank them enough for the quote for my writing students. I'm not sure how realistic any of it is, but it can't violate their readers' realities, so I find it a fun way to tour the Northeast in 1880. Covering as it does 6 months, locating specific things you like might be difficult, so since I had to do this for myself, I share it with you. I happen to like historical cooking (Spartan good, Athenian horrible; too Medieval or Renn is very ... Athenian)and these probably err on the bland side, if you must have chili or pepper in everything. The handwork articles may have something delightful for knitters and crocheters, but the rest of us rarely get detailed instructions. Still, it's a fun inspiration. As for re-enactors needing period music, this is your spot. Sheet Music -- (Page numbers are the PDF) (20, 102, 182, 262, 344, 427) Recipes 81, 178, 274, 370, 465, 561 Work Department (4)/91 Glove box 77 Embroidered cover for flowerpot; Tun basket decorated 77-78 Case for Knives & Forks 78 Embroidered buttons; cylindrical work basket 79 Transparent painting on muslin, for lampshades 80 Tulip & Globe lampshades (no pattern given) 80 Border in cross-stitch w/twisted fringe 174 Chatelaine bag embroidered velvet; 2 fans (not folding) 175 Table cloth, Java canvas 176 Knitting needle case, silver canvas 176-7 Tidy in crochet; Child's collar in insertion & lace (pic only) (172)/ Tobacco Pouch 269 Embroidered table cloth 270 Work basket; case for court-plaster crochet 271 Covers for flower-pots 271-2 Crocheted rag doormat 272 Vide poche or wall pocket 273 Satin pincushion 366 Breton lace, how to make on mesh; Crochet & Mediaeval braid; thimble case w/emery cushion. 367 Tricot jacket for 2yo; Hunting pouch description; mantel cloth 368 Embroidered canvas tidy 369 Crochet garter; pincushion in the form of a brush; 461 Plush table cover; pin tray (vanity box) 462 Towel drawn work; folding circular housewife 462-3 Lamp mat 464 Lidded basket 557 Doily; collar & cuffs; patchwork pattern 558 Basket for cooked eggs; bib; needle case 558-9 Crochet trim 559 Embroidered penwiper; crochet bag for boiling fish whole 560 Crewel tidy
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